The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1876-2013·Announced 2013-09-11

ebA Multivitamin Recalled for Undeclared Milk Ingredients

Saratoga Therapeutics is recalling ebA Multivitamin tablets because they contain milk components despite labeling stating they are free of milk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Saratoga Therapeutics, LLC is recalling ebA Multivitamin Supplement, 180 tablets in plastic bottles. The recall was initiated after the discovery of milk components, specifically milk proteins and lactose, in the product. This is a safety issue because the product labeling incorrectly states that it is free of milk components.

The affected product includes lot numbers 0912164 (expiration 12/12) and 1110354 (expiration 10/14). A total of 890 bottles were distributed. The product was sold through physicians' offices and via internet sales to consumers located nationwide and in Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Saratoga Therapeutics, LLC for further instructions or a refund. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should be particularly cautious, as the presence of undeclared milk proteins poses a risk of allergic reaction.

The recalled product

Product
ebA*(TM) Multivitamin Supplement, 180 tablets in plastic bottles, Distributed by Saratoga Therapeutics, LLC, North Wales, PA.
Affected units
890

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Lot number 0912164
  • exp 12/12 and 1110354
  • exp 10/14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.